(えいようそ)

えいようそ
noun
nutrient
1. nutrient, nutritive element
Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life.
Vegetables contain various nutrients.
栄養素(えいようそ)バランスよく()こと大切(たいせつ)
It's important to consume nutrients in a balanced way.
A lack of essential nutrients affects your health.

USAGE: 栄養素(えいようそ) is a general term for any nutritive substance in food.

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